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20090281559 | ANASTOMOSIS PATCH - An apparatus, system, and method for covering an anastomosis are disclosed. The apparatus includes a resilient flexible patch having a diameter that is greater than the diameter of an anastomosis. A opening is formed in the patch. The opening has a diameter that is less than the diameter of the anastomosis. The system further includes a joining element to attach the patch to tissue adjacent to the anastomosis. At least one hole is formed around the perimeter of the patch. The at least one hole is to receive the joining element therethrough. The method includes inserting a resilient flexible patch having a diameter that is greater than the diameter of an anastomosis through a working channel of an endoscope, locating the patch adjacent to the anastomosis, and attaching the patch to tissue adjacent to the anastomosis using a joining element. | 11-12-2009 |
20090299406 | MULTIFUNCTION SURGICAL DEVICE - A surgical device is disclosed along with methods of using the same. The surgical device may comprise an outer sheath and a collar assembly. The collar assembly may be coupled to the outer sheath and may comprise a first arm coupled to the outer sheath at a first hinge; a second arm coupled to the first arm at a second hinge; and a collar coupled to the second arm. The collar assembly may be movable from an un-deployed position where the first arm and the second arm extend the collar distally from the outer sheath to a deployed position where the collar is aligned with the first channel of the outer sheath. Also, the first arm, the second arm, and the collar may be positioned substantially within a cross-sectional area of a distal end of the outer sheath when the collar assembly is in the un-deployed position. | 12-03-2009 |
20120089089 | METHODS OF MAGNETICALLY GUIDING AND AXIALLY ALIGNING DISTAL ENDS OF SURGICAL DEVICES - A magnetic alignment and guidance system is described for use during a surgical or diagnostic procedure within a patient to align and magnetically join the free ends of catheters to form a continuous channel. The system includes two magnetic couplers mounted on the ends of the catheters. One or both of the catheters may be attached to a surgical or diagnostic device, such as a trocar or an endoscope. | 04-12-2012 |
20120116426 | METHOD OF ENLARGING AN ANASTOMOSIS FISTULA INTO A LARGER ANASTOMOSIS - Methods and devices are provided for enlarging an anastomosis fistula. In general, a surgical clip is applied to tissue surrounding a strictured anastomosis. The clip will exert a pressure on the engaged tissue that causes ischemic necrosis, and as a result the necrotic tissue and the clip will slough off, leaving an anastomosis with a larger diameter fistula. | 05-10-2012 |
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20080199065 | Method, System and Device for In-Vivo Biopsy - A system and method for obtaining a sample from, for example, endo-lumina areas. One or more devices ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080221619 | Surgical suture anchors and deployment device - A suture anchor is provided which includes a hollow member having an outer surface defining an enclosure therein, the member having a longitudinal axis and a slot through a portion of the outer surface in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis, the slot providing an opening into the enclosure. The suture anchor further includes a one-way valve positioned within the enclosure at the slot to allow entry of a suture through the slot into the enclosure and to prevent the exit of the suture from the enclosure. A device is provided for deploying the suture anchor. The deployment device includes an elongate hollow member having a suture anchor release zone positioned at the distal end thereof, a launch bar having at least a portion thereof positioned in the release zone, wherein the launch bar is movable within the release zone between a resting position and a launching position and is operatively connected to an actuation member positioned proximally to the elongate member. The hollow elongate member defines a housing for receiving a plurality of suture anchors in tandem along the longitudinal axis of the hollow member, wherein each of the suture anchors is configured for release from the release zone when such suture anchor is positioned within the release zone upon movement of the launch bar from the resting position to the launching position. | 09-11-2008 |
20080312502 | System and Device for in Vivo Procedures - The invention relates to a device system and method for providing images of an in vivo site during in vivo procedures, such as laparoscopy wherein the device is capable of illuminating an internal body cavity and has an immobilization unit to fasten the device to a desired location in vivo. | 12-18-2008 |
20090012553 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INTRAGASTRIC SUPPORT OF FUNCTIONAL OR PROSTHETIC GASTROINTESTINAL DEVICES - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for attaching or maintaining the position of a therapeutic or diagnostic device in a body lumen, such as the GI tract without necessarily requiring any penetrating attachments through any body walls. The system can include at least two elements: a proximal orientation element and a distal support element. The proximal orientation element can be configured to reside at least partially within the esophageal lumen and the distal support element can be configured to reside in the stomach, such as along the greater curve of the stomach. An intragastric support system can have a first configuration in which the long axis of the proximal orientation element is substantially parallel and/or substantially coaxial with the long axis of the distal support element, and a second configuration in which the long axis of the proximal orientation element is not substantially coaxial with the long axis of the distal support element. The second configuration can thus advantageously retain the intragastric support system in place and prevent unwanted proximal migration of the distal support element into the esophagus or distal migration into the intestine. | 01-08-2009 |
20090143794 | Tissue resection device - A surgical instrument which can be utilized to hold, view, transect, and suture tissue. The surgical instrument can include a tissue-receiving cavity which can be placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source such that the tissue can be held in the cavity. The surgical instrument can further include a housing and a cutting element, wherein the cutting element can be moved relative to the housing to resect the tissue positioned within the cavity. The surgical instrument can also include a passage configured to receive a suture applicator which can be moved between first and second positions to incise the tissue. In at least one embodiment, the passage can be configured to align and orient the suture applicator relative to the tissue positioned within the cavity. The surgical instrument can further include a passage configured to slidably receive an endoscope where the passage can align and orient the endoscope. | 06-04-2009 |
20090299359 | Device, System and Method for In-Vivo Cauterization - Devices, systems and methods for in-vivo cauterization. An autonomous in-vivo device may include a heating mechanism to cauterize in-vivo tissue. A system may include an autonomous in-vivo heating device having a heating mechanism to cauterize in-vivo tissue, and an in-vivo imaging device to acquire in-vivo images. | 12-03-2009 |
20120296254 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INTRAGASTRIC SUPPORT OF FUNCTIONAL OR PROSTHETIC GASTROINTESTINAL DEVICES - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for attaching or maintaining the position of a therapeutic or diagnostic device in a body lumen, such as the GI tract without necessarily requiring any penetrating attachments through any body walls. The system can include at least two elements: a proximal orientation element and a distal support element. The proximal orientation element can be configured to reside at least partially within the esophageal lumen and the distal support element can be configured to reside in the stomach, such as along the greater curve of the stomach. | 11-22-2012 |
20130296738 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IN VIVO CYTOLOGY ACQUISITION - A device, system and method for cytology acquisition which may be performed with a swallowable in vivo device, specifically with a swallowable endoscopy capsule. The swallowable capsule may comprise a rotatable drum, a brush attached onto the drum for brushing against a tissue and acquiring cytology, and a porthole through which the brush may be in contact with the tissue. | 11-07-2013 |
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20090149871 | Devices and methods for treating morbid obesity - The present invention provides devices and methods for attachment of an implanted device, such as an artificial stoma device, a gastrointestinal sleeve device or an attachment cuff, within a patient's digestive tract for treatment of obesity. Special surgical fasteners provide a lasting and durable attachment to the gastrointestinal tissue without causing excessive pressure that could result in tissue erosion and detachment of the implanted device. Fastener delivery devices that facilitate peroral placement and deployment of fasteners and secondary devices are also provided. Also described are implantable devices and attachment means that avoid causing excessive pressure within the tissue by having compliance that is compatible with the gastrointestinal tissues where it is attached. | 06-11-2009 |
20100114124 | Method and apparatus for partioning an organ within the body - The preferred methods and devices described herein relate to devices and methods for joining segments of soft tissue together. More particularly this invention relates to partitioning a body cavity or organ by joining together portions of the organ interior walls. This securement is particularly useful in gastric volume reduction surgery whereby the volume of the stomach is reduced by partitioning the stomach into a smaller pouch. | 05-06-2010 |
20120029535 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TRANSMURAL ANCHOR DELIVERY VIA A TUBULAR BODY - Disclosed is a transmural tissue anchor deployment system and method, for attachment to a tissue wall. The method can include the steps of advancing the tubular body through a single, non-plicated tissue wall of the gastrointestinal tract; ejecting the tissue attachment structure out of the tubular body such that the retention surface rests against a serosal surface of the tissue wall; and withdrawing the tubular body proximally across the tissue wall, wherein the tension element spans the single non-plicated tissue wall after withdrawal of the tubular body. | 02-02-2012 |
20120209164 | Methods of replacing a gastrointestinal bypass sleeve for therapy adjustment - Methods are disclosed for replaceable attachment of an endoluminal gastrointestinal device, such as an artificial stoma device, a gastrointestinal bypass sleeve device or an attachment cuff, within a patient's digestive tract for treatment of obesity. | 08-16-2012 |
20120232459 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ENDOLUMENAL GASTROINTESTINAL BYPASS - The present invention provides devices and methods for attachment of an endolumenal gastrointestinal device, such as an artificial stoma device, a gastrointestinal bypass sleeve or other therapeutic or diagnostic device, within a patient's digestive tract. In one application of the invention, an endolumenal bypass sleeve is removably attached in the vicinity of the gastroesophageal junction to treat obesity and/or its comorbidities, such as diabetes. The bypass sleeve may be at least partially deployed by eversion. | 09-13-2012 |